Dishwasher

Five Star Senior Living; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community is looking for a Dishwasher to maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and food service area. Responsibilities include washing dishes, managing dishware storage, and assisting in meal service. This role requires effective communication, teamwork, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to read schedules, menus, and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Washes and inspects all dishware and glassware.
• Keeps dish washing machine and dish room in clean operating condition.
• Delivers ice to dining room and may assist waitstaff.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Cleaning chemicals

Mop sponge

Dish scrubber

Job description

The Opportunity

We are actively seeking a Dishwasher add to our team. As Dishwasher you will be responsible for cleaning dishes in a food service environment to ensure that the kitchen and community has a steady supply of clean plates, bowls, silverware, pots, pans, and glasses. Your duties will include prioritizing loads of different types of kitchenware, hand-washing dishes, loading the dishwasher and placing dishes to dry.

What You’ll Do

Organize

• Washes and inspects all dishware and glassware.
• Stores clean utensils, dishes and glassware in proper places.
• Keeps dish washing machine and dish room in clean operating condition.
• Promptly reports any malfunctions or breakdowns of equipment to Food Service Manager Sweeps and mops kitchen area and waitstaff station and cleans filter over stove area.
• Delivers ice to dining room. May assist waitstaff with serving and bringing in dishes to kitchen, when necessary. May deliver meals to residents in their apartments, when necessary.
• Performs assigned cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals.
• Keeps work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Ensures that dishes are readily available for the next meal.
• Stores dishes in the proper location in a way to prevent contamination

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to communicate effectively to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Able to read schedules, menus and position related instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment, work flexible shifts and communicate effectively with coworkers.
• The following equipment is used, including, but not limited to, dishwasher, mop sponge, dish scrubber and cleaning chemicals.